I already have virtual box and i dont want to use it scince its weak, ?
**I’d like step‑by‑step commands to install Genymotion Desktop on Linux Mint 22.1, including VirtualBox setup.**
Great news: Genymotion Desktop can use the QEMU hypervisor on Linux, and this is the recommended path for better performance and compatibility. If you don’t want to rely on VirtualBox, you can switch to QEMU (which uses KVM).
Here’s a streamlined, Linux Mint‑focused plan to run Genymotion Desktop with QEMU:
Step 0) Verify hardware virtualization support
- Check for VT-x/AMD-V:
- `egrep -c '(vmx|svm)' /proc/cpuinfo`
- If output is 0, your CPU/BIOS virtualization may be disabled or unavailable.
Step 1) Prepare the system
- Update:
- `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y`
Step 2) Install QEMU/KVM and dependencies
- Install QEMU, KVM, and virtualization utilities:
- `sudo apt install -y qemu-kvm libvirt-daemon-system libvirt-clients bridge-utils virt-manager`
- Add your user to the kvm and libvirt groups:
- `sudo usermod -aG kvm $USER`
- `sudo usermod -aG libvirt $USER`
- Reboot to apply group changes:
- `sudo reboot`
Step 3) Install Genymotion Desktop (Linux mint compatible path with QEMU)
- If you already have Genymotion Desktop downloaded, skip to the install step. If not, download the Linux version that supports QEMU (64-bit).
- Make the installer executable and run in user space (adjust paths to your download location):
- `chmod +x ~/Downloads/genymotion-linux-x64.run`
- `~/Downloads/genymotion-linux-x64.run -d ~/genymotion`
- Sign in or create an account when prompted.
- On license prompt, select the built‑in QEMU path (or “Personal Use” if you’re using the free edition).
Step 4) Configure Genymotion to use QEMU
- Launch Genymotion from your app menu or:
- `~/genymotion/genymotion`
- In Genymotion settings, choose the QEMU hypervisor (this is the Linux default and recommended).
- If you previously installed VirtualBox and Genymotion asks you to choose a hypervisor, select QEMU. If you don’t see an option, ensure you’re on a Genymotion version that supports QEMU on Linux (3.3.0+).
Step 5) Optimize VM/device settings
- For each virtual device, allocate:
- 2–4 GB RAM (adjust based on total RAM)
- 1–2 CPUs
- Ensure your GPU driver stack supports OpenGL 3.3+ for better rendering.
- If you run into any graph/driver issues, you can install or update your graphics drivers (NVIDIA/AMD) as appropriate.
Step 6) Verification
- Create and boot a test device to ensure it starts with QEMU.
- If you hit a snag, check Genymotion logs and the Linux troubleshooting guidance for QEMU usage:
- Linux installation guide and QEMU guidance: Genymotion’s Linux installation guide
- Troubleshooting on Linux with QEMU vs VirtualBox: Genymotion Linux troubleshooting pages
Notes and caveats
- Linux Mint 22.1 is based on Ubuntu; Genymotion has official Linux support, with Mint not always explicitly tested. The QEMU path is the officially recommended route on Linux when avoiding VirtualBox.
- If you still prefer a cloud path, Genymotion SaaS/Cloud remains an option for on-demand emulation without local virtualization.
References
- Linux installation guide and QEMU as default on Linux: Genymotion Linux installation guide
- https://genymotion.com/blog/linux-installation-guide
- Genymotion Desktop Linux troubleshooting mentions QEMU as the default hypervisor:
- Linux - Unable to start the Virtual Device (QEMU recommended): https://genymotion.com/blog/product/cloud-paas/page/10
- General Genymotion Desktop downloads and guidance:
- https://genymotion.com
Would you like me to tailor exact command snippets for your precise Genymotion version and confirm the RAM/CPU allocation based on your laptop’s total memory? Also, do you want to proceed with the SaaS/cloud option if you run into any blockers?